Life in St. Landry Parish this week

Being the perfect gentleman, this Southwest Elementary Pre-K student escorts his date to her seat as they celebrate Valentnes Day at the school's annual Tiaras and Top Hats luncheon.(Photo: Freddie Herpin)

King Orme 2000, J.P. Poirer, listens to the roar of the crowd as he is introduced at the 73rd Mardi Gras Bal Masque.(Photo: Freddie Herpin)

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Dr. Kevin Guillory was one of the guest speakers at the Parish Life Committee's Elderly Awareness Seminar held Wednesday at St. Ann's Church Hall in Mallet.(Photo: Freddie Herpin)

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Susie Peck. left, and Connie Lamke, right, were presented the Women With Heart award at the annual luncheon held Friday, Feb. 15, at the Opelousas Civic Center. The event is sponsored by the St. Landry-Evangeline United Way.(Photo: Freddie Herpin)

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On Sunday, Feb. 10, Marshal Paul Mouton and his staff of the Opelousas City Marshal's Office were invited to a First Responders Ceremony held at Emmanuel Church in Opelousas. Mouton and his staff were awarded with a plaque of appreciation for their service to the community. The award was highly appreciated by Mouton and he stated that the marshal's office will continue to serve to the highest of their abilities.(Photo: Freddie Herpin)

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